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Giants hire Tim Kelly as TE coach former Titans OC

bigbluewillrise : 2/6/2024 9:48 am
https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1754878745255510501
Garafolo is breaking a lot of NYG news....  
bigbluewillrise : 2/6/2024 9:48 am : link

Mike Garafolo
@MikeGarafolo
The #Giants are hiring former #Titans offensive coordinator Tim Kelly as their TEs coach, sources say. Kelly coached #Texans TEs in 2017-18 and has been an offensive coordinator or passing game coordinator every year since.
Garafolo  
bigbluewillrise : 2/6/2024 9:49 am : link
is not hyper critical ever, has a big nfl netowrk platform...


i wonder if schoen is shunning the beats.
If Daboll had a really bad year this upcoming year,  
robbieballs2003 : 2/6/2024 9:49 am : link
it looks like we can land Vrabel next year with all these Titans. 🤣
so we are basically taking a staff that was laid off  
Essex : 2/6/2024 9:50 am : link
that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!
Also Kelly is clearly another Cowden influence  
bigbluewillrise : 2/6/2024 9:50 am : link
his influence keeps growing in the FO...

we now have the titans OC and DC....

obviously connect the dots...is vrabel an option in 2024...we have former OC/DC/FO from vrabels days in TEN?


RE: Also Kelly is clearly another Cowden influence  
Essex : 2/6/2024 9:51 am : link
In comment 16390129 bigbluewillrise said:
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his influence keeps growing in the FO...

we now have the titans OC and DC....

obviously connect the dots...is vrabel an option in 2024...we have former OC/DC/FO from vrabels days in TEN?


why would anyone want Vrabel. What is so good about him?
Also another guy besides Tierney  
bigbluewillrise : 2/6/2024 9:51 am : link
to replace Kafka...


if kafka pushed to be let out of his contract assuming he doesnt get play calling, i can see the giants letting him out now that they have an OC/playcaller in teh building.
RE: Garafolo  
Biteymax22 : 2/6/2024 9:51 am : link
In comment 16390122 bigbluewillrise said:
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is not hyper critical ever, has a big nfl netowrk platform...


i wonder if schoen is shunning the beats.


A lot of this news comes from agents and managers, not just directly from the team. A guy like Garafolo is more likely to have connections outside of the Giants circle than the local beats do.
RE: Also Kelly is clearly another Cowden influence  
Mike in NY : 2/6/2024 9:52 am : link
In comment 16390129 bigbluewillrise said:
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his influence keeps growing in the FO...

we now have the titans OC and DC....

obviously connect the dots...is vrabel an option in 2024...we have former OC/DC/FO from vrabels days in TEN?



Kelly also has ties to Bill O'Brien going back to Penn State so I wouldn't be surprised if Daboll was aware of him beforehand.
RE: Garafolo  
Essex : 2/6/2024 9:53 am : link
In comment 16390122 bigbluewillrise said:
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is not hyper critical ever, has a big nfl netowrk platform...


i wonder if schoen is shunning the beats.


Garafolo mainly covers the NFC East for the NFL Network, occassionally he will get scoops outside of it, but this is still his main beat.
RE: RE: Also Kelly is clearly another Cowden influence  
bigbluewillrise : 2/6/2024 9:54 am : link
In comment 16390138 Mike in NY said:
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his influence keeps growing in the FO...

we now have the titans OC and DC....

obviously connect the dots...is vrabel an option in 2024...we have former OC/DC/FO from vrabels days in TEN?





Kelly also has ties to Bill O'Brien going back to Penn State so I wouldn't be surprised if Daboll was aware of him beforehand.


obviously i mean 2025.sorry.
RE: RE: Also Kelly is clearly another Cowden influence  
Mike in NY : 2/6/2024 9:54 am : link
In comment 16390130 Essex said:
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his influence keeps growing in the FO...

we now have the titans OC and DC....

obviously connect the dots...is vrabel an option in 2024...we have former OC/DC/FO from vrabels days in TEN?




why would anyone want Vrabel. What is so good about him?


Because he took an undermanned Tennessee squad with Ryan Tannehill as QB to the AFC Championship. If he can show that he is willing to open up things more on offense that is a better track record than most prior HC's currently available.
Impressive background  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 2/6/2024 9:56 am : link
Houston Texans (2014–2015)
Offensive quality control

Houston Texans (2016)
Offensive quality control & assistant offensive line

Houston Texans (2017–2018)
Tight ends

Houston Texans (2019)
Offensive coordinator

Houston Texans (2020)
Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks

Houston Texans (2021)
Offensive coordinator

Tennessee Titans (2022)
Passing game coordinator

Tennessee Titans (2023)
Offensive coordinator
RE: RE: RE: Also Kelly is clearly another Cowden influence  
Essex : 2/6/2024 9:58 am : link
In comment 16390144 Mike in NY said:
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his influence keeps growing in the FO...

we now have the titans OC and DC....

obviously connect the dots...is vrabel an option in 2024...we have former OC/DC/FO from vrabels days in TEN?




why would anyone want Vrabel. What is so good about him?



Because he took an undermanned Tennessee squad with Ryan Tannehill as QB to the AFC Championship. If he can show that he is willing to open up things more on offense that is a better track record than most prior HC's currently available.

it was one year where he took a 9-7 team and beat a team that struggles in the playoffs as we saw this year with Baltimore. He did have two good regular seasons, but his teams were pretty good and played in a crappy division. So, I am not all that high on Vrabel especially after the last two seasons (although losing AJ Brown certainly helped that demise).
Seems like a good hire.  
FStubbs : 2/6/2024 9:59 am : link
But it definitely looks like we've set the table for Vrabel to slide in if Daboll implodes.
Mike Vrabel for OLB coach!  
Anakim : 2/6/2024 9:59 am : link
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RE: so we are basically taking a staff that was laid off  
KDavies : 2/6/2024 9:59 am : link
In comment 16390127 Essex said:
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!


How does one complain about a TE coach who has risen to the level of OC? Very weird
RE: Impressive background  
bigbluewillrise : 2/6/2024 10:01 am : link
In comment 16390146 Eric from BBI said:
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Houston Texans (2014–2015)
Offensive quality control

Houston Texans (2016)
Offensive quality control & assistant offensive line

Houston Texans (2017–2018)
Tight ends

Houston Texans (2019)
Offensive coordinator

Houston Texans (2020)
Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks

Houston Texans (2021)
Offensive coordinator

Tennessee Titans (2022)
Passing game coordinator

Tennessee Titans (2023)
Offensive coordinator


also coached defense in college, both sides of ball.

brother of former eagles T dennis kelly.

hes a veteran swing T, maybe we give him a shot this offseason?

another 37 year old coordinator...

all 3 OC/DC/ST coordinators are under 38...ive never seen that before in giants history.
RE: RE: so we are basically taking a staff that was laid off  
Essex : 2/6/2024 10:01 am : link
In comment 16390157 KDavies said:
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!



How does one complain about a TE coach who has risen to the level of OC? Very weird

its not complaining, it is the reality of the situation and his offenses have not been particularly good. So, not sure what you are so jazzed up about.
RE: so we are basically taking a staff that was laid off  
BigBlueShock : 2/6/2024 10:03 am : link
In comment 16390127 Essex said:
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!

Damn. You will literally complain about anything
RE: Impressive background  
Anakim : 2/6/2024 10:03 am : link
In comment 16390146 Eric from BBI said:
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Houston Texans (2014–2015)
Offensive quality control

Houston Texans (2016)
Offensive quality control & assistant offensive line

Houston Texans (2017–2018)
Tight ends

Houston Texans (2019)
Offensive coordinator

Houston Texans (2020)
Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks

Houston Texans (2021)
Offensive coordinator

Tennessee Titans (2022)
Passing game coordinator

Tennessee Titans (2023)
Offensive coordinator




Andy Bischoff was actually his TE coach in Houston in 2021
RE: RE: RE: so we are basically taking a staff that was laid off  
BigBlueShock : 2/6/2024 10:04 am : link
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!



How does one complain about a TE coach who has risen to the level of OC? Very weird


its not complaining, it is the reality of the situation and his offenses have not been particularly good. So, not sure what you are so jazzed up about.

He’s the freakin TEs coach. They aren’t asking him to run the offense
RE: If Daboll had a really bad year this upcoming year,  
Lines of Scrimmage : 2/6/2024 10:06 am : link
In comment 16390124 robbieballs2003 said:
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it looks like we can land Vrabel next year with all these Titans. 🤣


It's like Vrabel is advising the Giants now.....
theres def a theme around the league  
bigbluewillrise : 2/6/2024 10:06 am : link
younger coaches to relate to the younger players is a thing.

we saw that with a lot of our coaching hires.
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Mike in NY : 2/6/2024 10:07 am : link
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!



How does one complain about a TE coach who has risen to the level of OC? Very weird


its not complaining, it is the reality of the situation and his offenses have not been particularly good. So, not sure what you are so jazzed up about.


In 2019 he was OC when Houston made it to Divisional Round of playoffs and had the 21-0 lead that the defense blew
RE: RE: so we are basically taking a staff that was laid off  
Essex : 2/6/2024 10:07 am : link
In comment 16390164 BigBlueShock said:
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!


Damn. You will literally complain about anything

actually that is not true. I rarely complain, but this offseason has been shambolic so far and it is quite alarming. I also think Daboll did a really good job at the end of the year (sans the NO game) in that our team played particularly well in the Rams and last Eagles game when we could have quit and many teams would have. So, I think Daboll (and I did not always think this during the season season), on balance, is a good football coach. With that said, I don't think this he doesnt get along with people is manufactured and that is a problem.
another good hire  
Victor in CT : 2/6/2024 10:07 am : link
and if he is intentionally shunning the beats, good for him.
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Essex : 2/6/2024 10:08 am : link
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!



How does one complain about a TE coach who has risen to the level of OC? Very weird


its not complaining, it is the reality of the situation and his offenses have not been particularly good. So, not sure what you are so jazzed up about.



In 2019 he was OC when Houston made it to Divisional Round of playoffs and had the 21-0 lead that the defense blew

He hasn't had a winning record since as an offensive coordinator. But ok.
TE coach?  
UberAlias : 2/6/2024 10:11 am : link
Now this is interesting hire.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: so we are basically taking a staff that was laid off  
Mike in NY : 2/6/2024 10:11 am : link
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!



How does one complain about a TE coach who has risen to the level of OC? Very weird


its not complaining, it is the reality of the situation and his offenses have not been particularly good. So, not sure what you are so jazzed up about.



In 2019 he was OC when Houston made it to Divisional Round of playoffs and had the 21-0 lead that the defense blew


He hasn't had a winning record since as an offensive coordinator. But ok.


When you are playing Malik Willis as QB, your RB is hurt, and the GM has traded your only other talented player (A.J. Brown), that puts him in a bind.
Can we hire Vrabel as Assistant to the Head Coach or Field Coach  
GiantBlue : 2/6/2024 10:13 am : link
as a back-up plan if Daboll is ousted mid-season or after the season for whatever reason?

I have always loved Vrabel's toughness as a coach ala Dan Campbell. Firm but fair and never on-field explosions like Daboll or coaches trying to go around him ala Wink.
Bringing him in  
UberAlias : 2/6/2024 10:13 am : link
To develop Brock Bowers, perhaps.
Sounds like a lot of complaining  
ZogZerg : 2/6/2024 10:16 am : link
For a TE coach with good experience.

The TE bar was set pretty low last year on the Giants.
This looks to be an improvement.
RE: Can we hire Vrabel as Assistant to the Head Coach or Field Coach  
SirLoinOfBeef : 2/6/2024 10:20 am : link
In comment 16390189 GiantBlue said:
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as a back-up plan if Daboll is ousted mid-season or after the season for whatever reason?

I have always loved Vrabel's toughness as a coach ala Dan Campbell. Firm but fair and never on-field explosions like Daboll or coaches trying to go around him ala Wink.


As long as the HC wins, he could yell at me for chrissakes.
Tanneyhill  
Frbuff : 2/6/2024 10:23 am : link
If the rumors of looking for experienced backup QB are true.. is Tanneyhill a strong possibility especially with the Tennessee connections? Not a big Tanneyhill fan but I could see this esp if money is right
Perfect guy for  
jeff57 : 2/6/2024 10:23 am : link
Brock Bowers. ;)
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KDavies : 2/6/2024 10:31 am : link
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!



How does one complain about a TE coach who has risen to the level of OC? Very weird


its not complaining, it is the reality of the situation and his offenses have not been particularly good. So, not sure what you are so jazzed up about.


It's the TE coach. Good Lord. He has had what at QB with the Texans and Titans? Do you expect a top notch OC to take a job as TE coach?

Point is the guy has a lot of experience. Never said I was "jazzed" up about it, but I'm certainly not going to complain about somebody with that kind of experience being hired as TE coach
RE: Tanneyhill  
KDavies : 2/6/2024 10:37 am : link
In comment 16390217 Frbuff said:
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If the rumors of looking for experienced backup QB are true.. is Tanneyhill a strong possibility especially with the Tennessee connections? Not a big Tanneyhill fan but I could see this esp if money is right


How do they afford Tannehill and Jones? And why is the goal to get as many mediocre QBs as possible?
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jestersdead : 2/6/2024 10:38 am : link
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!



How does one complain about a TE coach who has risen to the level of OC? Very weird


its not complaining, it is the reality of the situation and his offenses have not been particularly good. So, not sure what you are so jazzed up about.



In 2019 he was OC when Houston made it to Divisional Round of playoffs and had the 21-0 lead that the defense blew


He hasn't had a winning record since as an offensive coordinator. But ok.

He's had as many winning seasons at OC as the current OC for the Giants, who just happened to be getting HC interviews. He also had very good production from the QB position avg 4400 yards, 30 TDs, 11 INTs...we all would sign up for that kind of QB production
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BigBlueShock : 2/6/2024 10:42 am : link
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!


Damn. You will literally complain about anything


actually that is not true. I rarely complain, but this offseason has been shambolic so far and it is quite alarming. I also think Daboll did a really good job at the end of the year (sans the NO game) in that our team played particularly well in the Rams and last Eagles game when we could have quit and many teams would have. So, I think Daboll (and I did not always think this during the season season), on balance, is a good football coach. With that said, I don't think this he doesnt get along with people is manufactured and that is a problem.

Shambolic? Jeezus man. Go for a walk. And stop believing everything Raanan tells you to believe. Fans like you are keeping his lights on.

The only thing “shambolic” about this offseason was the Wink fiasco and that was 100% on Wink and his minions. Other than that, they’ve basically hired some coaches that you aren’t familiar with so your instant reaction is it must be chaotic and unorganized. And it’s likely because you keep falling for Raanans bullshit
RE: Bringing him in  
Pepe LePugh : 2/6/2024 10:45 am : link
In comment 16390190 UberAlias said:
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To develop Brock Bowers, perhaps.

Has he ever developed a top TE? Quick Look at Texans TEs in 17/18 kinda looks like he maxed out a couple of JAGs. Which is fine, but I’ll be interested to see what he does here.
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section125 : 2/6/2024 10:53 am : link
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How does one complain about a TE coach who has risen to the level of OC? Very weird


its not complaining, it is the reality of the situation and his offenses have not been particularly good. So, not sure what you are so jazzed up about.



In 2019 he was OC when Houston made it to Divisional Round of playoffs and had the 21-0 lead that the defense blew


He hasn't had a winning record since as an offensive coordinator. But ok.


Tennessee has been a pretty decent team for a number of years. So I think this is a good hire. Kafka has been on the verge of being hired as HC for two years. It would be nice to have a seasoned TE and OC on the staff just in case Kafka leaves after next season, beside the fact Kelly is a TE coach.

It is the NFL. You often times get what is available at the position that is open with a philosophy that matches what the team is trying to do. Basically just because a fan does not like a hire does not mean it is not a good hire.
RE: Bringing him in  
jeff57 : 2/6/2024 10:54 am : link
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To develop Brock Bowers, perhaps.


I th8nk the Chargers are going to take him, but I would love to get him.
RE: RE: Tanneyhill  
upnyg : 2/6/2024 11:00 am : link
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If the rumors of looking for experienced backup QB are true.. is Tanneyhill a strong possibility especially with the Tennessee connections? Not a big Tanneyhill fan but I could see this esp if money is right



How do they afford Tannehill and Jones? And why is the goal to get as many mediocre QBs as possible?
Maybe Levis in a trade. Titans new coach trades up for one of the other top 3-4 Qbs.
Now all the Giants have to do  
M.S. : 2/6/2024 11:05 am : link
is find a TE who can block. Won't find him on the current roster.
RE: Garafolo is breaking a lot of NYG news....  
widmerseyebrow : 2/6/2024 11:20 am : link
In comment 16390121 bigbluewillrise said:
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Mike Garafolo
@MikeGarafolo
The #Giants are hiring former #Titans offensive coordinator Tim Kelly as their TEs coach, sources say. Kelly coached #Texans TEs in 2017-18 and has been an offensive coordinator or passing game coordinator every year since.


Someone's gotta do it...ahem
Possible backup for Kafka?  
widmerseyebrow : 2/6/2024 11:22 am : link
Either as a midseason replacement or to slide in if Kafka gets a job elsewhere next year.
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Toth029 : 2/6/2024 11:28 am : link
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If the rumors of looking for experienced backup QB are true.. is Tanneyhill a strong possibility especially with the Tennessee connections? Not a big Tanneyhill fan but I could see this esp if money is right



How do they afford Tannehill and Jones? And why is the goal to get as many mediocre QBs as possible?

Maybe Levis in a trade. Titans new coach trades up for one of the other top 3-4 Qbs.


Guy is a gamer. I'd be interested.
Looks like a guy who they  
ajr2456 : 2/6/2024 11:44 am : link
Can throw play calling duties to if Daboll doesn’t want to take them over
Great hire!  
GFAN52 : 2/6/2024 11:47 am : link
The more offensive minds the better.
RE: so we are basically taking a staff that was laid off  
jvm52106 : 2/6/2024 11:55 am : link
In comment 16390127 Essex said:
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!


Dumb dumb comment.. Gimme a break..
looks the part  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 2/6/2024 11:56 am : link
Giants going with the all-beard coaching staff...

Between working for Vrabel and Bill O'Brien  
Biteymax22 : 2/6/2024 11:58 am : link
He's been under some good coaches.

Maybe just as important, these are coaches that came up through the Patriots system as Daboll did and may be more used to/comfortable with his style of communication than a Mike Kafka or Wink Martindale.

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jvm52106 : 2/6/2024 11:58 am : link
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!



How does one complain about a TE coach who has risen to the level of OC? Very weird


its not complaining, it is the reality of the situation and his offenses have not been particularly good. So, not sure what you are so jazzed up about.


Because it sounds dumb.. We have a former OC as a TE's coach.. BTW, his background was with a team centered around a RB, which means his Ol and TE's had to be able to block. Maybe that will be a focus here- since blocking by that group for us has been pathetic.
RE: so we are basically taking a staff that was laid off  
Mbavaro : 2/6/2024 12:00 pm : link
In comment 16390127 Essex said:
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!


You say a lot of really stupid things

Good coaches can be on bad teams and outside of this past year it isn’t like agent has been bad
Essex  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 2/6/2024 12:04 pm : link
He did something right to get promoted to OC as such a young age. He impressed.
RE: RE: so we are basically taking a staff that was laid off  
Mbavaro : 2/6/2024 12:07 pm : link
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You say a lot of really stupid things

Good coaches can be on bad teams and outside of this past year it isnt like Tennessee has been bad
can see the willis/tannehill connection maybe developing  
bigbluewillrise : 2/6/2024 12:13 pm : link
who knows.
RE: RE: so we are basically taking a staff that was laid off  
Festina Lente : 2/6/2024 12:37 pm : link
In comment 16390164 BigBlueShock said:
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!


Damn. You will literally complain about anything


Seriously. I don't man to come off abrasive but this is just whinging
People don't want to hear it  
Festina Lente : 2/6/2024 12:39 pm : link
But tannehhil is a better qb than DJ (EXCEPT for running). He had shown it but he will probably be too much
Titans offense has been near the bottom of the league  
widmerseyebrow : 2/6/2024 12:39 pm : link
The last two years in yards and points. That's a fact.

You also have to view their offense through the lens that they, like us, did not have a good quarterback situation.
stop with the Vrabel crap  
Dave on the UWS : 2/6/2024 12:43 pm : link
there's NO way Schoen is going to put extra pressure on his HC AND friend BD, by "setting the table" for his replacement.
PLUS, Daboll had to sign off on ALL these moves, its HIS coaching staff.
the only way Daboll is getting fired this year is if he takes a tire iron to one of his coaches or players. Mara has been whining about wanting stability for sometime now.
He has the GM and HC he wants, they will continue to build to sustained winning. That's the goal. Not short term gratification (which the mob here is clamoring for).
FYI  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 2/6/2024 12:59 pm : link
front page update
Giants Hire Tim Kelly as Tight Ends Coach - ( New Window )
Tim Kelly  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 2/6/2024 1:03 pm : link
has one of those faces where you just a look can put the fear of God into you.
RE: stop with the Vrabel crap  
Carson53 : 2/6/2024 1:11 pm : link
In comment 16390441 Dave on the UWS said:
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there's NO way Schoen is going to put extra pressure on his HC AND friend BD, by "setting the table" for his replacement.
PLUS, Daboll had to sign off on ALL these moves, its HIS coaching staff.
the only way Daboll is getting fired this year is if he takes a tire iron to one of his coaches or players. Mara has been whining about wanting stability for sometime now.
He has the GM and HC he wants, they will continue to build to sustained winning. That's the goal. Not short term gratification (which the mob here is clamoring for).
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I would say that Schoen has a longer leash then Daboll. That is just an educated guess. Schoen might be 'friendly' with Daboll, but keep in mind, it's still a working relationship.
It always will be with GM/HC situation(s). I am not sure Daboll will survive a brutal season, although Mara would like continuity for a change.
Well, they made a couple hires now, and also lost a good coach in TE coach. He went to the Chargers to work for Harbaugh.
Are beards a prerequisite  
PEEJ : 2/6/2024 1:21 pm : link
for hiring ?
RE: People don't want to hear it  
UberAlias : 2/6/2024 1:22 pm : link
In comment 16390428 Festina Lente said:
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But tannehhil is a better qb than DJ (EXCEPT for running). He had shown it but he will probably be too much
LOL. This is where you have your sights set?
So Is It Really the Consensus Here  
clatterbuck : 2/6/2024 4:32 pm : link
that Brian Daboll is constructing his staff to facilitate his dismissal?
RE: RE: stop with the Vrabel crap  
section125 : 2/6/2024 5:03 pm : link
In comment 16390476 Carson53 said:
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Well, they made a couple hires now, and also lost a good coach in TE coach. He went to the Chargers to work for Harbaugh.


Did they lose a "good" coach to the Chargers? How did Bellinger do in his 2nd year?

How about letting Kelly get to work before demeaning him...
RE: RE: so we are basically taking a staff that was laid off  
BMac : 2/6/2024 5:39 pm : link
In comment 16390164 BigBlueShock said:
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that nobody else touched, but yeah, we had options!


Damn. You will literally complain about anything


And seemingly without knowing anything...non compos mentis.
Tim Kelly  
Big_Pete : 2/6/2024 6:27 pm : link
I found an interesting video with an Interview with Tim Kelly at the 2023 Scouting combine

Around the 3:40 he talks about Tight Ends specifically. This includes what he looks for in tight ends.
Tim Kelly at 2023 Combine - ( New Window )
TE who block  
stretch234 : 2/6/2024 6:32 pm : link
Where are you finding those in college. TE have become WR like. If you expect a guy to magically block once he reaches the NFL you will be highly disappointed
TE who block  
stretch234 : 2/6/2024 6:32 pm : link
Where are you finding those in college. TE have become WR like. If you expect a guy to magically block once he reaches the NFL you will be highly disappointed
RE: TE who block  
Ten Ton Hammer : 2/6/2024 6:33 pm : link
In comment 16390897 stretch234 said:
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Where are you finding those in college. TE have become WR like. If you expect a guy to magically block once he reaches the NFL you will be highly disappointed


Iowa's always good for that. Probably useless in the passing game but they can block.
RE: Mike Vrabel for OLB coach!  
Ivan15 : 2/6/2024 6:50 pm : link
In comment 16390156 Anakim said:
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Daboll definitely isn’t going to hire a former HC to pave the way for Daboll’s replacement.
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SFGFNCGiantsFan : 2/6/2024 6:58 pm : link
Seems like a good hire.
RE: RE: TE who block  
Toth029 : 2/6/2024 8:03 pm : link
In comment 16390900 Ten Ton Hammer said:
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Where are you finding those in college. TE have become WR like. If you expect a guy to magically block once he reaches the NFL you will be highly disappointed



Iowa's always good for that. Probably useless in the passing game but they can block.


Recently: George Kittle, Noah Fant, TJ Hockenson, Sam LaPorta.

They're alright.
I don't get all of the hatred towards Daboll  
Fishmanjim57 : 2/6/2024 8:16 pm : link
Last season he was voted COY, this past season thanks to injuries throughout the team (including another to the overpaid dud of a QB), as well as an on-going mutiny by the former DC, Daboll has been thrown under the bus.
I still like him and have faith in his abilities to take the Giants into the playoffs!
Succession planning  
DavidinBMNY : 2/6/2024 9:02 pm : link
Is a healthy part of building organizations. I like the hire on different levels. The giants are acquire a qualified coach who is available. His experience is an upgrade over the previous TE coach. He’s over qualified but available. If Kafka leaves and this regime sticks it out another year, he could be an OC replacement candidate. If the team falters and Schoen and Danilo break up, sure Vrabell could be a candidate.

If they are successful though it is very likely Kafka walks, he wa close this year, and if they surprise those HC looks will return.
 
ryanmkeane : 2/6/2024 9:20 pm : link
This has nothing to do with the hire but it would not shock me if Schoen took Bowers. He’s an all pro type player immediately.
RE: Perfect guy for  
Gatorade Dunk : 2/6/2024 9:21 pm : link
In comment 16390218 jeff57 said:
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Brock Bowers. ;)

He'll never last to #39.
RE: People don't want to hear it  
Wiggy : 2/6/2024 9:34 pm : link
In comment 16390428 Festina Lente said:
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But tannehhil is a better qb than DJ (EXCEPT for running). He had shown it but he will probably be too much
they are like the same player. It would be like that time we had 4 slot receivers on the roster…….
It doesn't really mean anything but Kelly and Bowen  
GeofromNJ : 2/6/2024 9:55 pm : link
look more like NFL coaches that does Daboll who's short and overweight.
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